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Antiques, Flea Market Style, French curiosities, French design, Italy, Petaluma, Rough Luxe, Sienna Antiques
I love hitting the road on a beautiful Fall day, heading north to Sonoma County.
The hills roll green on either side, and just as I was enjoying Tchaikovsky’s
Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48
a flurry of birds burst into the sky and swooped together in a enormous circle…
just as the music soared…it was absolutely magical.
In about 35 minutes I rolled into of the most picturesque small towns in America.
Best know for being the location shoot for American Graffiti and featured in
numerous films and commercials here, Petaluma is bustling with cute shops,
great restaurants, my favorite garden nurseries, and wonderful antique stores.
I first stopped at Sienna …
Three floors are filled with French, Italian, and homespun American antiques…
The first floor has dramatic tall ceilings, and vignettes often take advantage of the
vertical space with stories that stack antiques and vintage finds to dramatic heights.
While most of the shop’s interior had a dim antique ambiance that had my camera
struggling for focus, the loft space on the third floor is flooded with natural light.
How could the copper tub not catch my eye,
and the dapper child’s mannequin in front.
Louis XIV style pared down, burlap taut canape, be-pillowed
with French mattress ticking tied in a soft down stack.
A Louis XV style bed, tall leather riding boots and their vintage wood lasts…
One of a matching set of Italian tole painted twin bed frames…
gilded French arm chair aloft,
and Belle Epoque style grand mirror
Absolutely beautiful antique early 19th century Italian candelabras…
One less zero and I would have snatched them up!
At every party isn’t there always someone that has to be the
center of attention?
An old industrial style accordion file system
Industrial meets Directoire…
Architectural cast concrete, antique iron urns, a basket of frieze tiles…
Sienna
open daily 10-5:30
119 Petaluma Blvd No.
Petaluma, Ca.
(707) 763-6088
Love to follow you on your road trip !!! Beautiful treasures
Loved the music and the image that the birds hovered closer to hear it! Read your comment on Art is the Answer and wondered what type of paint you used on brick fireplace. When you said you plastered over brick, did you use wire mesh and plaster? Sorry this is off topic, but as garden season winds down my brick fireplace stares me in the eye every morning begging to get an update!
Hi HBD. Will do post on fireplace soon. No wire mesh, just typical wall plaster. Had a professional do last coat to get it very smooth. Using Sydney Harbour “Interno Limewash” paint. Was in Petaluma looking for zinc cornice to put at top of fireplace, and then bring color scheme together. Still hunting for that perfect zinc piece.
Hi HBD. Will do post on fireplace soon. No wire mesh, just typical wall plaster. Had a professional do last coat to get it very smooth. Using Sydney Harbour “Interno Limewash” paint. Was in Petaluma looking for zinc cornice to put at top of fireplace, and then bring color scheme together. Still hunting for that perfect zinc piece.
Thanks for taking us along to such a wonderful shop. I have heard great things about Petaluma and now that you have raved about it I really must visit. Fascinating bird story…love that the magic of it was enjoyed by you and that you shared it with all of us. ~Jermaine~
If only I could be there in the flesh. My favourite sort of day-though less than the stellar spots you ventured to. Love the canape and am forwarding it to a client friend-we are looking for the sort. Did you resist temptation or indulge. Love the display-especially the chairs about the tables, especially like the leather chair by the tub. la
Hi LA…spent nary a dime…not even to get a non-fat decaf latte at Starbucks next door. Next time. Sometimes the images need to percolate a bit and then if I can’t get it out of my head, it’s back I go. That canape was an extremely good deal and very tempting.
I would love to explore for hours….fabulous images. Love it all!
I love this store. I used to head up there when I lived in the Bay Area. Thank you for the beatiful shots of the store.
Love the tub… and the first picture of the urns and candlesticks with the pears.
Subtle color.
Lee
hi trish- i LOVE antiquing in petaluma, especially in the fall. it’s the most quaint little town with a real old fashioned feel. your photos are beautiful!
have you visited artefact design & salvage in sonoma in cornerstone gardens on rte 121? it is awesome – the scale feels like an old airplane hangar and the it’s almost like visiting a museum- extremely inspirational,,,i always come away from there with a new perspective….thanks for sharing your lovely day…..robin
Hi Robin. Of course I’ve been to Artefact! It’s wonderful and the perfect stop on the way to Chateau Sonoma or St. Helena. I posted some photos here:
https://trouvais.com/2009/09/02/over-the-top/ when they were counting down to their new website.
I welcome all tips…you never know if you’ve missed some wonder in your own backyard. Thank you! Trish
Trish, this used to be my old playground! (I used to live in SF).
If I was still living there I would have asked my husband to take the little ones and I would so have joined you on an antique expedition combined with a really good lunch (my treat!).
Now, I get to enjoy your photos instead. Many lovely things here. My favorite is the French sofa/settee. Look at those legs!
Happy, happy!
Mon
Wouldn’t that be fun!! We’ll fight over the bill. The legs were incredible…had to use every tool at my disposal to get the image light enough so they could be appreciated…oh those moody antique shops!. XO
Trish.
Fabulous post! I really love the painted twin bed….been thinking about doing that sometime. Also, the tiles in the basket are just marvelous. Thanks for the inspiration.
wrap it all up, I’d like one {or more} of each! Right up my alley.
thanks for the virtual shopping trip.
xo Lidy
Trish,
I’m an East Bay girl and one of my favorite “Mommy Get Away Day” excursions is Petaluma. Sienna is a fabulous store, as is Chelsea Antiques (across the street and down a few doors). Also, did you know there is a back way that takes you from Petaluma over to Artefact and English Country Antiques in Sonoma? it’s only about 20 minutes. I found it by accident (which is, generally, how I find anything!). Again, love your photography. You have a wonderful eye.
Thank you for all your comments! Jenny C…yes I took photos @ Chelsea, too (to be continued!). The plaster floral swags on wood with sconces in my dining room were from Chelsea. Yes…know the shortcut that gets you almost directly to Artefact. The vineyards and rolling hills make exploring up there so much fun.
Hi Trish!
Your beautiful images continue to wow! I’m going to watch out for your post on what you’re doing in your own home. I want DETAILS. This Limewash effect intrigues me. I love how ethereal it looks on big walls.
I’m getting there…third coat today…looking good!